EXTENDED ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOT
POR3EOF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will investigate the evidence that underpins the orthotic management of the foot in clinical practice. This includes an in-depth exploration of the principles, prescription considerations, and treatment processes associated with the orthotic management of the foot. Evidence based orthotic treatment of various pathologies and foot conditions are presented in the context of current clinical practice.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HZPOTC AND must have passed HBS3PBD and HBS3NPM; OR Must be admitted in HMCPO and no other rules apply
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
BRUKNER & KHAN'S CLINICAL SPORTS MEDICINE
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Brukner, Peter et al.
Year: 2012
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Publisher: McGraw-Hill Australia
ISBN: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Pocket Podiatry: Footwear and Foot Orthoses
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Williams & Nester
Year: 2010
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
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URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nathan Collins
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Weekly online module to be completed prior to the practical session.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assessment and Fitting of Prefabricated Foot Orthoses and Clinical Report (1250 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Assessment and Fitting of Custom Foot Orthoses and Clinical Report (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 30 minute mid-semester Assessment Quiz (500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 30 minute end of semester Assessment Quiz (500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |